J -- INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR SECURITY, FIRE, ALARM AND INTRUSION SYSTEMS

Notice Date

June 13, 2001

Contracting Office

National Park Service, Denver Service Center, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, DSC-CS, Denver, CO 80225

ZIP Code

80225

Solicitation Number

1443N2000010900

Response Due

July 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Mike Fox, 303.969.2118

E-Mail Address

Click here to submit inquiries (Mike_Fox@NPS.gov)

Description

Alarm Services, Independence National Historic Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The National Park Service, Department of Interior, is soliciting qualification statements from firms experienced in the design and installation of intrusion and fire alarm Systems. All work will be performed at Independence National Historic Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A service contract consisting of a basic year period with four option years will be awarded to qualified firms. A minimum of $10,000 will be awarded to each successful firm over the life of the contract. It is anticipated that multiple awards will be made from this solicitation. The work of this contract shall consist of the integration of individual building security systems into the central command center. Currently anticipated buildings to be integrated are the Merchant's Exchange Building, Liberty Bell Complex, Bishop White House, Second Bank and the Independence Visitor Center. It is anticipated that additional Park buildings will be added as funding permits throughout the life of this contract. The fire, intrusion and security system manufacturer components currently in service but not limited to are: Simplex Fire Detection and Alarm, Allen Bradley Security system Programmable Logic Controls (PLC's) Motorola MOSCAD, INTRAC radio control General Electric GE Fanuc PLC's Rockwell Wonderware software: Andover Card Access Control Phillips/Burle Cameras This contract shall also consist of providing specialized services to service and maintain the fire and intrusion alarms under separate task orders. All work shall be billed at an hourly rate agreed to on an annual basis for this contract. The contractor will respond to the request for service with qualified staff knowledgeable of the park's alarm systems and will be expected to physically be on-site with all required tools and replacement equipment within 8 hours of notification. Successful firms shall provide a 24-hour emergency report telephone number to the as part of this contract. After business hours (5:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.) and weekend rates shall also be provided. The work of the park maintenance task order shall consist of, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Maintain the security head end (Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Control (PLC's) and Rockwell Wonderware programming) 2) Maintain the interface equipment between the remote MOSCAD sites, the MOSCAD head end and the security and fire system head ends. 3) Maintain the security systems at the Independence Square Complex (GE Fanuc PLC's and related software programming) 4) Maintain the access control system (Andover) 5) Maintain the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system 6) Cooperate with Simplex (fire alarm) and Motorola (radio control) on problems crossing jurisdictional boundaries. 7) Installing and integrating future alarm systems 8) Maintain the radio control system (Motorola MOSCAD/INTRAC) 9) Maintain the video recording equipment related to the security system 10) Maintain the fiber optic data highway The National Park Service will provide successful firms all required drawings and operation manuals for all existing equipment. Proposals will be evaluated based on the qualifications as outlined below: CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS Submitted by: (Company Name) Information Submitted by: (Individuals Name) Address: (Company Address) Primary Office (Primary Office Location) Organization Information How many years has your company been in business? How many years has your company been in the security system business? How many employees are at this location? How many employees are located at the office site that would respond to requests for service at Independence National Historical Park? How many years has your organization been in business under its present name? Under what other names has your organization operated? Licensing List the trade category(s) in which you company is legally qualified to do business in the Philadelphia area. Provide license and registration numbers of all individuals. Experience List the categories of work that your organization normally performs work with its own forces. Experience with local City of Philadelphia codes and requirements. Claims and Suits Has your organization ever failed to complete any work awarded to it? If yes explain. Are there any judgements, claims, arbitration proceedings or suits pending or outstanding against your organization or its officers? If yes explain. Has your organization filed any lawsuits or requested arbitration with regard to construction contracts within the last five years? If yes explain. On a separate sheet, list the major construction projects your organization has in progress, giving the name and description of the project, owner architect, contract amount, percent complete and scheduled completion date. On a separate sheet, list the major projects your organization has completed in the past five years, giving the name and description of the project, owner, architect, contract amount, date of completion and percentage of the cost of the work performed with your own forces. On a separate sheet, list the construction experience and present commitments of the key individuals of your organization. References Client References: (minimum of 5 with addresses, phone number and point of contact) Bank References: Insurance Company: Name of Insurance Company: Name and Address of Agent: Technician Certifications and Training: The contractor will be required to supply resumes of field service technicians who will be utilized on projects for The National Park Service. The contractor will also be required to submit a personnel chart containing the names of all technicians used on this project. The personnel chart shall include all applicable training and certifications, and include all associated labor rates. Contractors shall include certificates or other indication of the successful completion of any of the following certifications and classes. Note: Non-completion of any of the below classes does not eliminate the contractor for consideration for award of a contract, but will be used in the proper evaluation of the proposal. NICET Level III The technician will have completed the required work elements that comprise this level and have successfully passed the Level III exam. In addition the technician shall have completed the Special work elements associated with this Level. Phillips CSI Training -- The technician will have completed the Installation Basics course, which is designed for the installer. Also, any classes on the Allegiant Matrix Switcher Systems. Rockwell Software Training The technician will have successfully completed certified training classes on RSLogix 500 and the proper use of the PT1 Hand Held Terminal. Additional classes on hardware configuration should be noted. GE Fanuc Training The technician will have successfully completed certified training sessions on or related to Fanuc. LAN Training The technician will have successfully completed certified training sessions on or related to Ethernet. BICSI Telecommunications Cabling Installation Program The technician will have successfully completed the AP100 Apprentice course, IN100 installer course, TE100 Technician course, OF100 Optical fiber Installation Theory and Technique, IST100 Installation Supervisors Training and TT100 Testing, Certifying, and Troubleshooting Copper and Fiber. Location The contractor's response office shall be within forty (40) miles of Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated Emergency Response time and normal travel time shall be submitted with the proposal. Selection Criteria (listed in descending order of importance): Experience with the design and installation of complex fire, intrusion and security systems. Experience with designing and constructing systems to minimize the impact to historic fabric. Experience servicing fire, intrusion and security systems described in this solicitation. -- Ability to develop project schedules and manage multiple projects. -- Ability to complete projects on time and within budget. -- Ability to work with clients to develop project objectives and to implement those objectives. -- Demonstrate technical expertise related to the systems described in this solicitation. It is anticipated that this solicitation will be issued electronically on or about June 15, 2001 on the Department of Interior's Business Opportunities web site, at http://ideasec.nbc.gov Paper copies of this solicitation will not be made available. Proposals will be due on July 6, 2001. Note: Solicitation issuance and response date is approximate; actual date(s) will be established at the time solicitation documents are made available via the website. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered. Proposal documents ill be available in Microsoft Word, HTML and Adobe PDF, Specifications will be available in Adobe PDF format, and drawings, if applicable, will be available in TIFF format. Offerors wishing to receive notification of changes to the solicitation must revisit thewebsite at ideasec.nbc.gov or a periodic basis or register at http://www.FedBizOps.gov. No other notifications will be sent.

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